Sitting between the pure commercial-control GPSMAP 1242xsv and the full touchscreen xsv models, the GPSMAP 1042xsv GN+ keeps physical keyed controls on a 10.1-inch display while still shipping with Garmin Navionics+ charts preloaded for US and Canadian waters.

Key Features

- 10.1″ WSVGA keyed display — physical button navigation on a screen sized between the compact 7-8″ units and the larger 12″+ helm displays.
- Garmin Navionics+ US & Canada charts preloaded — navigation-ready without a separate chart purchase.
- 1kW traditional CHIRP with ClearVü and SideVü — the same sonar processing family as Garmin’s touchscreen xsv line, just on keyed controls.
- Dual SD card slots — room for additional chart regions or storing sonar logs without needing a single card to hold everything.
- Designed in the USA — for buyers who specifically weigh country of design in a purchase decision, this is stated directly by Garmin, unlike some other units in this category.

Who This Is For

Fits anglers who want physical button reliability in wet or gloved conditions but still want charts preloaded out of the box rather than sourcing them separately. It’s a step down in screen size from the GPSMAP 1242xsv if commercial-grade ruggedness is the priority, and a step away from touch convenience if that matters more than physical controls.

Compatibility

Confirmed compatible: NMEA 2000 devices and standard Garmin Marine Network accessories. Data doesn’t specify Panoptix/Force Live Sonar compatibility for this model the way it’s confirmed for the 1242xsv — confirm live-sonar compatibility separately before assuming it carries over.

Technical Specifications

- Display: 10.1″ WSVGA, keyed (non-touch) controls
- Sonar: 1kW Traditional CHIRP, ClearVü, SideVü
- Charts: Garmin Navionics+ US & Canada, preloaded
- Storage: 2x SD card slots
- Origin: Designed in USA, made in Taiwan

Warranty & Support

Covered by Garmin’s 2-Year Limited Consumer Warranty (USA).

Against the 1242xsv, this trades commercial-grade positioning and Live Sonar Network confirmation for preloaded charts and a mid-size screen — a reasonable trade for recreational anglers who want keyed controls without needing the heavier-duty commercial specification.